Musk said on Thursday that Starlink satellite terminals will continue to be launched to ensure the safety of U.S. air traffic control communications and air travel within the United States. He said that in order to restore U.S. air traffic control connections, he is urgently deploying Starlink satellite communication terminals to solve the problem of rapid aging of Verizon's communication system that previously supported U.S. air traffic control operations.
Musk stated on the social media platform
Musk did not elaborate on the specific details of the Starlink terminal deployment, including the timetable and priority deployment areas. But it stressed the urgency of the situation and said immediate action must be taken to ensure the safety of air travel within the United States.